Leh, January 26, 2025 – Chering Dorjay Lakrook, Co-Chairman of the Apex Body Leh, addressed the media today regarding the recent discussions held with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on 15 January , 2025. The talks included key issues such as Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing Pad Yatra to Zojila and the broader concerns surrounding domicile and job reservations in Ladakh.
Lakrook stated that the Pad Yatra has been paused temporarily, awaiting the outcome of the next round of talks with the MHA....
VoL Desk, January 27: On the auspicious occasion of Republic Day 2025, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh, based on recommendations from the Chairmen and Chief Executive Councillors of the LAHDCs of Kargil and Leh, announced the grant of the State Awards and LG Gold Medal UT Ladakh.
These awards serve as a recognition of the tireless efforts, dedication, and exemplary contributions made by individuals and organizations across Ladakh in diverse fields.
By Mohammad Hassanain
Kargil, January 26, 2025 – The Voice of Ladakh proudly congratulates our Executive Editor, Syed Hashim Razvi, on receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The honor, presented during the 76th Republic Day celebrations, recognizes his outstanding contributions to local print media.
The award was conferred by Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Hon’ble Chairman/CEC of LAHDC Kargil and Sh. Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, IAS, Depu...
Leh, January 24, 2025: The Central Government has agreed to merge the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota with the reserved seats for Ladakh residents if no eligible candidates apply under the EWS category. This was announced by the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffar Akhone, during a media briefing in Leh today.
The CEC made the statement in the aftermath of recent discussions held between Ladakhi leaders and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Delhi. ...
The language dilemma once again sparked a heated discourse among different factions in Ladakh. A proposal was put forward suggesting that English, Hindi, Urdu, and Bhoti be made the official languages of Ladakh. Meanwhile, various linguistic groups in the region engaged in intense debates, presenting different suggestions for the official language.
A faction in Leh has proposed making “Bhoti” the official language of Ladakh, arguing that it is spoken by the majority of the region’s popula...
Delhi, January 17, 2025: The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) concluded the grand event “Ali: the Voice of Human Justice” celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (A.S), marking the beginning of the LOSAR-chi the Ladakhi New Year on 17 January at Imamia Hall Shia Jama Masjid, Panchkuian Road, New Delhi.
The program started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by a welcome speech by Sheikh Jawad Habib. The distinguished speakers of the event were Aga M...
The education for the poor section will become so expensive in Ladakh that many will succumb to the system, and the number of left-out students may increase. Neither am I a conspiracy theorist, nor am I a soothsayer. But empirical evidence about the government in Ladakh is not a good sign for society. UDISE data 2023-24 reports that Ladakh has identified 35 zero-enrollment schools, 21 schools with teachers that have zero enrollments, and 83 schools with single teachers. Consolidating all the...
Dilip Sinha, a former Indian diplomat, wrote Imperial Games in Tibet: The Struggle for Statehood and Sovereignty. This outstanding scholarly study, which is founded on a great deal of archival research, provides a concise overview of how Tibet, a country that was conquered by a powerful neighbour and abandoned by the international community, became involved in the imperial intrigues that were taking place in the high Himalayas. Even India, Tibet’s long-time ally, failed the Tibetans when the...
Leh, Jan 09, 2025: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a meeting to discuss the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Apricot Dryer Processing Unit at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat, Leh.
The Director of Industries & Commerce, Ladakh, briefed the Advisor about the agenda of the meeting. Nishit Ranjan, Consultant of the Industries Department, gave a detailed presentation on the DPR of the Apricot Processing Unit and various functional asp...
Srinagar, Jan 08 (KINS): Senior National Conference leader and Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad expressed optimism on Wednesday about the much-awaited rail connectivity to Kashmir being inaugurated on January 26.
Speaking to news gathering agency KINS over phone, Altaf said, “I believe the rail project will be thrown open on January 26. It will be a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir.”
The railway project, once operational, is expected to enhance connectivity and provid...
